Energy
from
the
sun
reaches
the
Earth
and
some
is
absorbed
by
the
air,
land,
and
water.
Some
of
the
energy
is
reflected
back
into
space,
meaning
it
does
not
heat
the
land,
air,
or
water.
In
this
lesson
students
will
read
a
color
plot
of
Earth's
absorption
of
the
sun's
radiation.
They
will
evaluate
causes
for
difference
in
absorption
rates
at
different
points
around
the
world
and
draw
conclusions
about
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Line plots are a useful way to display data especially change over time. During this lesson, students will view NASA data displaying the amount of the Sun's energy absorbed in Australia throughout one calendar year. This lesson also allows students to connect the idea that the sun heats up land, air, and water. Students will practice drawing conclusions based on graphed data.
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Bar
graphs
are
simple
ways
to
display
data.
Taking
numbers
and
creating
a
bar
graph
makes
it
easier
to
read
and
draw
conclusions.
From
bar
graphs,
you
can
easily
compare
data
from
more
than
one
source.
In
this
lesson,
students
will
read
two
temperature
bar
graphs
of
data
from
Africa
using
authentic
NASA
data.
They
will
identify
major
parts
of
bar
graphs
and
make
a
generalization
statement
based
on
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Students will investigate Nitrogen Dioxide levels in the atmosphere during a one year time span using data sets from MyNASAData website. They will draw conclusions about what factors around the world effect NO2 levels (season, population, industry, etc.)
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Bar graphs are simple ways to display data. Taking numbers and creating a bar graph makes it easier to read and draw conclusions. In this lesson, students will construct basic bar graphs using authentic NASA surface temperature data from a one year period of record.
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Line plots are a useful way to display data especially change over time. During this lesson, students will view NASA data displaying the amount of the Sun's energy absorbed throughout one calendar year during clear and cloudy sky conditions.
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Line plots are a useful way to display data especially change over time. In this lesson, students learn basic line plot analysis using authentic NASA wind speed data from two locations. In the extensions sections, there is an opportunity to build upon basic line plot analysis skills and opportunities for further assessment.
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Students
will
use
various
objects
in
the
classroom
to
experiment
with
nonstandard
measurement.
They
will
make
estimates
and
test
them
out.
Then,
working
in
pairs
or
small
groups,
students
will
use
a
ruler
or
a
measuring
tape
to
become
familiar
with
how
to
use
these
tools
for
standard
linear
measurement.
The
purpose
of
this
activity
is
to
practice
making
standard
and
non-standard
measurement
and
to
...
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Students
will
learn
about
magnification
and
how
a
magnifying
lens
works.
They
will
examine
a
variety
of
different
objects,
first
without
a
magnifier
and
then
with
a
magnifier,
and
compare
what
they
observe.
They
will
practice
observing
details
of
these
objects
with
magnifying
lens.
The
purpose
of
this
activity
is
for
students
to
learn
about
observation
skills
and
how
tools
can
help
people
make
observations,
...
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Ships
travelling
between
Lake
Ontario
and
Lake
Erie
use
the
Welland
Canal.
Beginning
with
a
conversation
between
characters
Mathise,
Geo,
and
Trig,
they
explain
how
a
lock
in
the
canal
operates
by
gravity
alone,
without
pumps.
The
characters
use
mathematics
to
solve
problems
such
as
how
long
the
locks
take
to
fill
and
how
to
express
the
volume
and
flow
of
water
in
more
common
terms
(bathtubs
of
water
...
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